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Date: 3/19/2024
Subject: News Blast March 19, 2024
From: League of Women Voters of McLean County


March 19, 2024
Primary Elections Today
Illinois Primary Election is today. Polls are open until 7:00 p.m.  Use Vote411 to find your polling place and know your ballot.  
 
Speaking of polling places, residents in West Bloomington's 7th and 12th precincts will now vote at Grossinger Motors Arena because of the vandalism at Mount Pisgah church on March 10.  The Bloomington Election Commission decided to move the polling place for this election.  
 
Residents in precinct 5 and 59 will also vote at Grossinger Motors Arena.  
Explore 50 Years of Women's Rights
Learn about 50 years of women's rights on Saturday, March 23 from 2 - 4 p.m. at the McLean County Museum of History.  The Museum and The League of Women Voters of McLean County welcome you to free, interactive programs exploring the last 50 years of women's rights.
 
Focusing on four categories -- advancements in economic independence, political participation, activism, and education -- presenters will share stories of women from McLean County's past before opening it up for small group discussions facilitated by local leaders who will share their own stories in each of the categories.
 
The program will begin and end in the Museum's historic courtroom on the second floor. The small group discussion will occur in various locations throughout the building. 
 
The museum will also have a new Rotunda display installation and the exterior building will be lit up in yellow and purple in honor of Women's History Month.
 
WGLT will be holding a reception from 4 - 5 p.m. for the 21 women who are being highlighted by the station during this month.  
 
Lessons Learned from Elections after the Dobbs Decision
 
Hear Rianne Hawkins, Senior Director, Public Policy and Advocacy, Planned Parenthood of Illinois, talk on April 2 about lessons learned in the first year after the Dobbs Decision.  It will be at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 Emerson Street, Bloomington. Doors open at 6, program at 6:30.  More information will be in this month's The Voter. 
 
Museum Volunteers Needed
 
League members interested in supporting the McLean County Museum of History can look over the following volunteer opportunities. Contact Colleen Reynolds  for more information.
 
Visitors Center - Museum Ambassadors are needed to help fill shifts every month at the Museum's Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center & Gift Shop.
 
Senior Reminiscence Program - Receive training and visit senior living centers with objects and photos from the education collection to help spur conversation and memories. This program aims to help combat isolation, foster a greater sense of community, and take the Museum to those who can't access it in person.

Museum at the Market - Volunteers are needed to greet guests and discuss Museum goings-on with individuals that approach the Museum tent at the Farmer's Market every Saturday from May - October.  Shifts are from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  
 
There are more volunteer opportunities available at the Museum.  
Miss the Last Issue of The Voter? Click on the link below for the most recent issue.
 
 
League of Women Voters of McLean County
P.O. Box 932, Normal, IL 61761
info@lwvmclean.org
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League of Women Voters of McLean County 

PO Box 932 

Normal, IL 61761